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Enumeration exposes 'concerning' stats about homelessness locally

Enumeration exposes 'concerning' stats about homelessness locally

Count determined there were 97 people experiencing homelessness in Orillia; Study confirmed 'access to affordable housing is the No.1 problem facing our communities'
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'World-class' sailors will be in Orillia for catamaran races this weekend

'World-class' sailors will be in Orillia for catamaran races this weekend

Few spots remain for those wanting to take part in event
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Pair of sisters net hat tricks to pace TD Canada Trust triumph

Pair of sisters net hat tricks to pace TD Canada Trust triumph

Players battle in various divisions at weekly Orillia Lady Kings house league event at West Orillia Sports Complex
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Smoke billows into other buildings during fire at college, forcing closure of Barrie campus

Smoke billows into other buildings during fire at college, forcing closure of Barrie campus

'The fire was contained to a small office and classroom, but the smoke carried to different buildings on campus, so many alarms were going off simultaneously, which is obviously a bit of a scare,' says fire official
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Sisters jump on fast track to become certified lifeguards

Sisters jump on fast track to become certified lifeguards

Duo took advantage of city's intense, condensed lifeguarding course; 'I liked pretty much everything about it,' says participant
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Looking to buy or sell your boat? Head to the Port of Orillia this weekend

Looking to buy or sell your boat? Head to the Port of Orillia this weekend

Spring Boat, Cottage and Outdoor Show runs Friday to Sunday; 'It's one-stop shopping' featuring more than 60 boats
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Couple donates 114 acres to protect against urban sprawl

Couple donates 114 acres to protect against urban sprawl

Springwater Township property has been in the Dunsmore family for nearly 200 years
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BREAKING NEWS: Fire shuts down Georgian College campus in Barrie

BREAKING NEWS: Fire shuts down Georgian College campus in Barrie

All classes cancelled today; Barrie Fire remains on scene to remove smoke from building, investigate cause
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Cloudy skies today with a chance of showers.
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Axe-wielding man charged in attempted bank robbery

Axe-wielding man charged in attempted bank robbery

Twenty-nine-year-old man faces numerous charges
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